Cheryl’s top picks
HELM
“As the Philippine’s sole new entry on the 50 Best Discovery’s 2021 list, Helm by BritishFilipino chef Josh Boutwood is both creative and technical. His tasting menus can range from monochromatic colour blocks (where each colour corresponds to a dish) to Ferdinand Magellan’s journey to the country (where every course marks each of the countries the Portuguese explorer stopped at from Spain to the Philippines).”
IG: @helmmnl
HAPAG
“This restaurant in Quezon City has created a delicious narration of the Philippines’ bounty and heritage. One of their standout courses is LuzViMinda, named after Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao – the three main island groups in the Philippines. They are also featured in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ Essence of Asia collection.” hapagmnl.com
METIZ
“The neo-bistro by French-Filipino chef Stephan Duhesme and his wife, Colombian-born Karen Urriago Ramos, spotlights Filipino cuisine, culture and produce through six approachable and memorable courses.”
IG: @metizresto